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Why do you specialize in weddings?
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The
truth is I also photograph landscapes and close ups of nature. That's
how my interest in photography began and I still haven't lost my love
for it. Nature Trail.
Having said that
I don't feel anyone can do it all in photography and expect to be very
good at all or any one of those things. Photography is an extremely
diverse field, so it makes more sense to narrow your focus to one or two subjects and continuously try to excel
in those areas.
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How would you describe your photographic
style?
Early
in my career, I was taught the traditional storybook approach to
wedding photography. It was the popular way of photographing weddings
then and is still commonly used by many studios and photographers
today. The idea was to document the day as it unfolded in a story book
way. The concept was good, but the method used requires too much posing
of the bride and groom, throughout the day.
I
still document the day so that it tells the story but now use a more
photojournalists approach, giving my images a more natural feel and
the bride and groom more opportunity to enjoy their day. Some posing or
direction will always be necessary, especially with the group photos,
but I try to keep it short and sweet.
I
would categorize my current style as a combination of classic,
traditional, candid and photojournalism rolled into one, with a
penchant towards photojournalism. Ultimately, how much or how little I
utilize these styles is based on the feedback I receive from my
customers, through the conversations we have and the questionnaires I
provide .
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Do you shoot digital or film?
I'm entirely digital now.
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What's better, film or digital?
There are minor pros and cons with each, but overall, I am of the opinion that digital has the creative edge.
I’ve photographed with film for over twenty years. So, the fact that I‘m primarily shooting in digital now should speak for itself. I certainly wouldn’t be compromising quality.
If there is a downside to digital, it’s that the photographer must spend a considerable amount of time in the digital darkroom, editing images. However, this is really one of the main reasons that digital photography is, in my opinion, better. The photographers can now exercise greater control over the final images. But, as in any field, the effort put forth in the digital darkroom varies with photographers, which can translate into significant differences in the overall quality of their work.
As an added bonus, digital photographic processing is also much more environmentally friendly than traditional processes used with film.
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Do you shoot in color or black and white?
With digital, it really doesn't make sense to shoot in anything but color. You can easily convert color images to black and white or sepia tone in the digital lab afterwards. Conversely, it would be difficult and extremely time consuming to change a black and white image to color. So, by shooting in color, I'm providing my clients with more options.
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Do you have a studio or do you work out of your
home?
Since
I am primarily a wedding photographer and wedding photography is all
done on location, there is no need to have a studio.
I
have a sizable home office with several albums and wall prints for people to
view. Having a home office allows me to serve my clients better. It
also saves money, which I in turn can pass along to my customers.
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Where do your prices
range?
For the Tucson area, I have an introductory package for $650. Only available for weddings taking place in the Tucson area, it includes at least 3 hours coverage and about 150 custom edited 4x6 proofs, in a preview book. For cost conscious clients looking to hire a professional photographer at an inexpensive price, it would be hard to match the same quality of goods and services.
For the Phoenix area, my coverage begins at 4 hours. My, overall, prices for the Phoenix area are a bit higher than my Tucson prices, but this takes into account the two trips made back and forth, one to preview the location(s) and on the actual day itself. Still, if you do a compare and contrast analysis, I think you will still find them quite reasonable.
Of course, I offer much longer coverage and albums too.
To receive a complete price list, please take a few seconds to fill out my feedback form. We will email prices to you within 24 hours.
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What do you require to reserve the date.
A
$300 retainer is required to reserve the date and is applied to your
package. The retainer is $500 for packages reserving 2 photographers.
When a couple books with me, it say's a lot. It means they are putting
their faith in me. That motivates me to do whatever I can to ensure
they are not disappointed.
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What kind of payments do you accept?
We
accept cash, checks and all major credit cards through our Paypal
service. When a payment is due, we email you an invoice, which you'll
be able to pay with your credit card. It takes 2 minutes. (You don't
need to become a Paypal member to use this service.)
Prints purchased through our on-line proofs storefront will accept all
major
credit cards.
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Do you charge for traveling
expenses?
Traveling expenses have already been taken into consideration and incorporated into my prices. There are no separate charges.
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Are you still available to photograph
weddings in New England?
Absolutely! Since I moved to Tucson, I've flown back to New England on many occasions to photograph weddings there. Lodging is covered. Airfare is extra, but the overall cost is still fairly reasonable. To have a detailed price list emailed to you, please take a couple of seconds to fill out our prices form.
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How long have you been photographing weddings?
After eight years of doing nature photography, I took my first wedding photos in 1990, while working as an assistant. The following year, I began shooting them by myself. So, I have been photographing nuptials in one form or other for about eighteen years.
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How does a question become a frequently asked question?
If I'm asked the same question more than twice, it qualifies.
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HELPFUL LINKS
PLANNING: Wedding Ideas and Planning tips
PLANNING: Wedding Planning with Dress Up Your Wedding
FLORIST: http://tucson-florists.flowerpetal.com/
DEE JAYS: www.classydeejay.com
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